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Gary Hamel has a terrific post today about the cultural differences between Gen Y and the Fortune 500.
Gen Y must really be ruffling some feathers as it integrates into the workplace because I’m seeing articles and hearing complaints about them everywhere. It reminds me of the days when my fellow Gen-X’ers and I entered the [...]

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My wife sent me this Time Magazine article about Nelson Mandela and leadership.

Courage is not the absence of fear — it’s inspiring others to move beyond it.
Lead from the front — but don’t leave your base behind.
Lead from the back — and let others believe they are in front.
Know your enemy — and learn about his [...]

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The National Research Council has released a report calling for for more professional masters degrees in scientific disciplines. They cited an increasing need for people in non-profits, business, and government who have a combination of scientific, business, and communication skills.
I’d argue that these same skills are needed by all doctoral students in the sciences. Referring [...]

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